The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News 5@5 for the first week of October 2022. In the bulletin this week: Premier Opens part of Wyong HospitalA-League season kicks off at CC StadiumSpeculation…
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Gosford war memorial to be repaired – but grounds still unsafe
Gosford War Memorial is one of 20 across the state to receive a grant from the NSW Government’s $125,000 Community War Memorials Fund. Gosford RSL Sub-Branch President, Greg Mawson, said…
Register now for Colour our Coast
Colour Our Coast returns this November, with registrations for the Coast’s favourite 5km fun run/walk and festival now open. Forming part of The Lakes Festival, Colour Our Coast is open…
Is another increase in rates coming?
Another rate rise could be on the cards for Central Coast residents if Council decides to apply for the 3.8 per cent rate peg rise approved by the Independent Pricing…
“Lack of transparency” over waterfront redevelopment plan
Central Coast Friends of Democracy spokesperson, Jane Smith, has criticised Central Coast Council for what she says is a “staggering” lack of transparency over the preferred concept plan for a…
Exchange of ideas to revitalise Toukley
Business and community representatives will be meeting with Central Coast Council officers for an exchange of information and ideas about improving Toukley Town Centre. Council will present its planned and…
Council supports Taskforce recommendations as it tackles housing crisis
Central Coast Council will support the five major recommendations of the Regional Housing Taskforce as it continues to address the region’s chronic housing shortage. Council resolved at its September 27…
Residents still concerned over possible dam overflow
Residents of the Lower Hawkesbury feel somewhat more prepared for future flood events following a meeting on September 24 with representatives from Central Coast Council and emergency services, but questions…
Plans to expand Flavours by the Sea
Central Coast Council is hoping to expand the annual Flavours by the Sea event at Terrigal thanks to grant funding being made available by the State Government to councils across…
Calling all creatives
Central Coast Council is putting out the call to all creatives in the region, with registration now open for Creative Art Central 2022/23. The program has been designed to inspire…
Young talent to shine in Discovered grand final
Twelve of the Central Coast’s best young singers will take the stage in the Discovered Grand Final on Friday, October 14, with locals invited to come down and support the…
Big month ahead for book lovers
Central Coast book lovers are in for a treat with three author book events set to take place in the region during October. Local author, Andrew Kwong, will visit Kincumber…
Bold new plan for Gosford waterfront
For decades ideas for the revitalisation of the Gosford waterfront have been floated and ultimately rejected, but Central Coast Council is determined that now is the time to act and…
Residents give thumbs down to proposed new off-leash dog area
Davistown residents have given the thumbs down to a site off Pine Ave suggested by Central Coast Council as an alternate off-leash dog area as it plans to close the…
New program encourages residents to get active
A new initiative to encourage people in San Remo and Blue Haven to discover the breadth of sports, active recreation and physical activity options in their community will kick off…
Residents want more action on damaged trees at Ettalong
Peninsula residents are calling on Central Coast Council to be more proactive in addressing an act of vandalism perpetrated on trees along the Ettalong foreshore. Council was first notified of…
Early start to beach season
The beach season will begin early on the Central Coast this year, with the red and yellow flags to be placed in the sand on Thursday, September 22, at many…
Residents of Lower Hawkesbury to discuss flooding concerns with Council
Residents of the Lower Hawkesbury are gearing up for a meeting with Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart, on September 24 to discuss their concerns over a possible major spillage…
Something for everyone in Council’s school holiday program
As the weather warms up, Central Coast Council will deliver an engaging program of activities and events throughout the spring school holidays, with plenty of activities to help families enjoy…
LEC rejects Ourimbah boarding house … again
Ourimbah Region Residents Association (ORRA) has applauded the Land and Environment Court’s rejection on September 13 of the latest amended proposal for a boarding house in Glen Rd, Ourimbah. Applicant…